Major Overview for Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric

Colleges Browse Texas Majors Communication, journalism, and related programs Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric

Overview for Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric A program that focuses on the scientific, humanistic, and critical study of human communication in a variety of formats, media, and contexts. Includes instruction in the theory and practice of interpersonal, group, organizational, professional, and intercultural communication; speaking and listening; verbal and nonverbal interaction; rhetorical theory and criticism; performance studies; argumentation and persuasion; technologically mediated communication; popular culture; and various contextual applications. Careers for Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric Majors A major in Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided. Communications Teachers, Postsecondary - $63,330 Copy Writers Public Address System and Other Announcers - $37,530 Public Relations Specialists - $58,960 Technical Writers - $64,210

Top 33 Texas Colleges with the highest percentage of Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

Add	Info	College Name	Degrees Awarded/ Percentage	Selectivity	Tuition
		Southwestern University Georgetown, TX	30 (9.8%)
		Dallas Baptist University Dallas, TX	75 (9.2%)
		Trinity University San Antonio, TX	45 (8.3%)
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		Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX	104 (7.9%)
		University of St Thomas Houston, TX	24 (6.9%)
		Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX	52 (6.9%)
		Angelo State University San Angelo, TX	51 (6.5%)
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		St Marys University San Antonio, TX	23 (5.3%)
		Texas Lutheran University Seguin, TX	13 (5.2%)
		Austin College Sherman, TX	17 (5.1%)
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.